The battle at the mine entrance was raging. What had started as a small skirmish had gradually turned into a strategic battle that could decide the end of the tournament. Anyone who stayed out of it might survive, but their score would certainly be low, because everyone on the map had gathered at the mine entrance.
The Academy's rewards were tied directly to scores. Without enough points, even those who survived would not get the rewards they wanted. Under these circumstances, even some of the more levelheaded sneaks reluctantly joined the meat grinder.
Meanwhile, Chu Xin, who lay in ambush inside the mine, was raking in points. Although the situation outside had exceeded his expectations, those points were too good to pass up. So far, Chu Xin had defeated twelve people. Added to the fifteen he had eliminated earlier, that brought his score alone to twenty-seven points-a high score even among the upperclassmen.
Quite frankly, even if Chu Xin slipped up and got eliminated now, his score would not only save him from failing his courses but also earn him a Move Manual as a reward.
People were always greedy, always wanting more. Although Chu Xin could leave the mine now, he could not bear to flee with so many points up for grabs.
What a perfect opportunity! Hidden inside the mine, I have every advantage. Maybe I can get even more points.
But despite Chu Xin's rosy expectations, as more and more people gathered at the mine entrance and the fighting intensified, he began to struggle.
Sometimes, it was not just one student who came in. Many fled into the mine together, putting far greater pressure on Kaka and Xiao Wu as they lay in ambush. Unlike Kaka, Xiao Wu was not good at sneak attacks and had even